Even though we've been home from the Amalfi Coast over a week now, I'm still in vacation mode. We had such a wonderful time that Mr. and I are planning our next trip.  Everywhere you go you see breathtakingly gorgeous views of the beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea.  I've never seen more amazing water before.  Shades of blue ranging from navy to aqua and everything in between depending on the time of day and lighting.

Today I'm sharing a little about where we stayed in Praiano, places to dine, a few travel tips, and how we spent our first day.  Look for more Italy posts in the future about day trips, our next villa, packing, etc.

We arrived in Rome and a driver took us to our villa which was about 4 1/2 hours away.  The roads are unlike any I've been on before, ever.  They are narrow and winding, and many are on the edge of a cliffs.  Scooters zoom in and out of traffic even when going into blind curves. Everyone yields to the buses.  Somehow it all works.  We called it Italian magic, lol!  After spending a lot of time observing our drivers who took us from city to city, Mr. and I believe we could handle a little car next time around.  We would schedule our trip in the off season when there would be fewer buses and vans and people in general.
Our villa was tucked into the hillside up a steep flight of stairs.  When people tell you to be prepared to climb stairs, they aren't kidding!  Everywhere you go there are s...